Founded in 1835 in Paris, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, with nearly 23,000 people in over 100 countries. With the ambition to help brands unlock Growth, Powered by Desire, Havas brings together creativity, media, technology and production capabilities to build strong, desirable brands that people genuinely want to engage with. Its integrated model is supported by Converged.AI, the Group’s operating system that unifies data, technology and AI to deliver optimized, scalable marketing solutions across the full customer journey. AI-driven, fueled by human ingenuity, and grounded in the belief that desire drives both brand performance and business outcomes, Havas teams collaborate within Havas Villages worldwide to cultivate reputation, relevance and long‑term preference for clients. Havas is equally committed to its people, fostering inclusive, responsible and inspiring workplaces where talent can thrive, because desire also starts from within.
Media24 is South Africa’s leading media company, with a strong presence in digital media, book publishing and television. As part of Naspers, a global media and e-commerce group, we are committed to shaping the future of storytelling.
Enriching lives 24/7
Our purpose is to build communities through excellent journalism, smart technology and innovative services. We do this by telling stories that matter, turning data into insights, and designing solutions that make a difference.
We are guided by four core values: courage, integrity, accountability and respect – principles that define how we work and engage with the world.
The Vega School aims to inspire a new breed of thinkers; those with the expertise to generate healthy brand ideas, linking business profit to adding value to the lives of people. Pertinent and purposeful, our commitment to cultural and social responsibility comes naturally, and is reflected through context, content and creativity.
Qualifications:
POSTGRADUATE:
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Creative Brand Communication
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Brand Leadership
• Master of Arts in Creative Brand Leadership
UNDERGRADUATE:
• Higher Certificate in Photography
• Advanced Certificate in Professional Photography
• Advanced Diploma in Brand Innovation
• Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communication
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Brand Building and
Management
SHORT COURSES
PHOTOGRAPHY SHORT COURSES
• Compact Digital Photography
• Intermediate Photography
• Dynamic Photography
• Expressive photography
• Photoshop for the photographer
• Advanced Photoshop for the photographer
• Landscape, Travel and Wildlife Photography
• Wedding Photography
• Black & White photography
• Fine Art Photography
• Portrait Photography
CREATIVE SHORT COURSES
• Desktop Publishing & Design
• Web Design
• Intoduction to Copywriting for Brands
• Copywriting for Brands
BRANDING SHORT COURSES
• Brand and Marketing Management
• Strategic Brand Leadership
• Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing
• Principles of Strategic Thinking
WORKSHOPS
• Brand Building in developing Markets
• Brand Practice and Entrepreneurship
• Word-of-Mouth in Brand Building
• A-Z of Brand Building
• Strategic Marketing for Thinkers
Vega is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07.